Android smartphones that support NFC technology are mainly seen in hotels. card entry systems It turns out they can hack. According to a study conducted by cybersecurity experts and white hat hackers, this crucial issue affects card entry systems issued by a company called “Dormakaba”. According to the information obtained, Dormakaba is a brand preferred by more than 13,000 locations in 161 countries. This is a rough calculation more than 3 million It means that the hotel room can be opened using an Android phone.

It is even possible to hack card entry systems. A hacker first hacked the map of a room. physically aspect reaches. A $300 device that can read and write the RFID system can retrieve the information on the card. Accordingly, key cards are created and this card unlocks the respective door. Here it is on Android phones NFC functionIt has been found to facilitate this process.

The Dormakaba team was informed

Cybersecurity experts informed the Dormakaba team about the new hacking method detected. The company issued a statement on the issue, stating that it was a security issue to be completely closed He said work continues. The company continues to work to find a solution that works for all its customers. But when will the process be completed? unknown for now.

In the meantime; Card access systems were also on the agenda at a hacking event in 2012. A hacker created a computer program produced by a company called “Onity”. door locks He managed to hack it easily. Onity did not pay much attention to this incident during those years. In this case, the hacker shared the hacking method with the public and all that more than 10 million He literally left his hotel room door open to everyone. This means hotel rooms are even available theft incidents had increased. Cybersecurity experts, who are aware of the past incident, have fully disclosed the hacking method in the Dormakaba incident to the public. they did not share.